The Mountain, Ultra, Trail (MUT) Running Council of USATF would like to thank
you for your interest in hosting a National Championship race. Please complete
the bid form and return to Nikki Kimball with any material in support of your
bid. Review of bids will take place at the USATF Annual Meeting which is held
each December.

Race Directors may attend the meeting to formally present their bids. Please
notify Nikki Kimball if you wish to make a presentation. Bids that are not
formally presented are not penalized. The MUT Running Council attempts to attain
a balanced championship schedule with high quality races that are held
throughout the year, across the country, and on varied terrain. Not all race
distances will necessarily be awarded during the meeting. However, Championships
that are awarded by the close of the December meeting will be included in the
USATF National Championship calendar. Race Directors and the running media will
be notified shortly after the meeting regarding the outcome of the bidding
process. Bids can be accepted after the meeting for race distances that have not
been awarded.

The MUT Running Council uses the following criteria to evaluate bids. Please
address these criteria when formulating your bid.

1. Can you provide examples that show how your race will be a valuable
addition to the championship schedule and the MUT running program in
general? Examples may include previous USATF sanction, number of runners,
previous winners, number of volunteers, number of aid stations, pre/post
race activities, etc.

2. Is the race willing to host a combined men's, women's, and master's
National Championship?

3. Is the race interested in a multiple year championship bid?

4. Will the race provide travel and lodging expenses to the previous
year's National Champions if applicable?

5. Will the race provide free entry to previous year's National Champions
and/or top national runners identified by the MUT Running Council?

6. Can the race provide travel and or lodging to top runners or otherwise
encourage national-class athletes to attend?

7. Will the race offer prize money or other significant awards?

8. Who are the race sponsors? What is the amount of sponsorship?

9. Is the race willing to pay for USATF championship medals and patches
if necessary?

10. Is the race willing to post the USATF banner in prominent location at
registration, race, and awards sites?

11. Is the race willing to make USATF membership forms available to all
athletes who request them?

12. Is the race willing to work with an appointed USATF liaison during
all phases of the race process?

13. Is the race
sanctioned by USATF or are you willing to get it sanctioned if it
becomes a National Championship?